Software engineer jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 42,005
Employers: 7,949

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $145,288Across 9,851 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $61.13Across 1,509 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $133,718Across 41 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $15,352Across 34 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 9%3,859 listings
Hybrid: 8%3,186 listings
On-site: 14%6,061 listings

Not specified: 69% (28,899 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (779), JPMC page (603), Lockheed Martin (603).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Software engineer jobs in the United States

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RTX

Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

United States

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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Job details

Pay: The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.
Experience: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S77 ~ 16470 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S77

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions. Within ASDS, Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance is our Sub-SBU that delivers information superiority from space, multi-mission automation and orchestration, multiple intelligence (Multi-INT) and resilient operations, secure processing, and data management. This position is located onsite in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for a cutting-edge satellite ground system.
Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders.

What You Will Learn

Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques
Software lifecycle practices for defense projects

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
Experience developing object-oriented software using Java
Experience programming with Python and JavaScript
Experience with Agile/Scrum development processes
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required. U.S citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with SAFe Agile development
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD processes
Experience with tools such as Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, Junit, and Kafka

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
Aurora, CO: Raytheon Aurora, CO Location
We Are RTX

#RaytheonSpace

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Skills

Research
Customer service
Data management
CI/CD
Oracle Java
Python
JavaScript
Agile
Scrum
Agile development
Docker
Kubernetes
Atlassian Confluence
Jira
Jenkins
JUnit
Apache Kafka

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